Amazon books 7,000 job openings across the nation

8:14 PM,
Jul. 29, 2013

In this Monday, Dec., 1, 2008, file photo, an Amazon.com employee grabs boxes off the conveyor belt to load in a truck at their Fernley, Nev., warehouse. Amazon.com Inc. says it is adding 7,000 jobs in 13 states, beefing up staff at the warehouses where it fills orders, and in its customer service division. The company says it will add 5,000 full-time jobs at its U.S. distribution centers, which currently employ about 20,000 workers who pack and ship customer orders.

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Scott Martin
USA TODAY

Retail juggernaut Amazon said Monday it plans to add 7,000 jobs in an effort to meet growth demands. The company plans to add 5,000 full-time jobs across its U.S. fulfillment centers. It also is adding 2,000 customer service jobs ranging from full time, part time and seasonal positions.